Let's Talk about CROCS

[jorgies5]

I need to get a pair of shoes that are comfortable to walk in for an upcoming vacation. I pretty much wear flip-flops yearound and really don't want to do socks with tennis shoes. I have heard a lot about how comfortable Crocs are, but have never owned a pair. My feet sweat really bad and I don't want to get a pair and have the farting noises and stinky shoes. Does anyone have a pair that they really like and would be great for walking all day? Here are the ones that I have been considering:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/jorgies5/celesteCanvas_10098_angle_280.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/jorgies5/olivia_10335_angle_255.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/jorgies5/patricia_10386_angle_22H.jpg

[Julie Billingsley]

I have 4 pairs, including the middle pair in your list. I wore them during my disney vacation and was happy with them! Very cushy and springy! I never had any noises. LOL... dying at that thought! And I wore them as water shoes too. I wear them to work too (standing on a concete floor for hours at a time).

edited: SOLD :)

[Aggie Aviso]

Well I dont own one but my kids have a lot of them and I read somewhere that they are odor-friendly (your feet wont stink), non-slippery and my kids love them, they wear them all year.

[nikkiARNGwife]

I love my crocs..I haven't seen that first pair but will be finding me some soon! lol...I wear mine pretty much daily, in Mississippi...in 98+ weather and my feet don't sweat or stink in them. Don't buy the knockoffs though b/c they will make your feet smelly as I learned with DS. They are SOO comfortable and they are the best thing ever invented for kids to wear I think.

[lliella]

i love the cleo, but can't stand wearing the mary janes. my feet get sweaty and i feel uncomfortable with the closed shoes. although my feet is sweaty, it didn't stink LOL
i only get the squeaky noises if the entire shoe is wet, like in the beach or rain water. i have not tried the newer styles, though.

[pewtertm]

I just bought a pair of Crocs at the outlet mall in Houston a few weeks ago. They are all I have worn since, and I haven't had any problems with stinky feet (and our temps have hit 108). They did sweat a little, LOL, but when it's 108 and your AC is broken, your feet are gonna sweat even if you're barefoot!

[SmallMoments]

I have the first pair and I LOVE them. I wear them allt he time!! I was at the zoo all day in them and they were perfect. I have plantar faceitis and they are uber comfy for that too.

[digideb]

Well, I have 4 pairs of Crocs & love 3 of them! I have 2 of the original "Beach" styles and 1 in Malindi! I wear one of those 3 pretty much all the time! lol I wear them any time I know I'm gonna be walking or on my feet for a long time!
I also have the Juneau (http://www.crocs.com/womens-footwear/women-footwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=30&srule=price-sort-1-9) and hate them! But, what I don't like is where the elastic material is sewn in, the stitching is really rough and scratches my foot. But, the rest of the shoe is great. But, I will only wear them for very short periods of time.

I'm *pretty* sure they have free shipping right now too. :)

[MamaBee]

Huh... I must live under a rock, I didn't know that crocs had these type of styles, I only thought they had clogs which my weak ankles don't like. I just of the styles that you were showing, I'll have to get a pair myself! ;)

[digideb]

Oh! And I live in GA where it'll get up in the 100's with 100% humidity! Yes, my feet sweat some, but only b/c of the heat. They sweat when I'm not wearing my crocs. lol But, they never make noises or stink!

[digideb]

Huh... I must live under a rock, I didn't know that crocs had these type of styles, I only thought they had clogs which my weak ankles don't like. I just of the styles that you were showing, I'll have to get a pair myself! ;)
They have TONS of styles! :)

[ajf9597]

I have 4 pairs, including the middle pair in your list. I wore them during my disney vacation and was happy with them! Very cushy and springy! I never had any noises. LOL... dying at that thought! And I wore them as water shoes too. I wear them to work too (standing on a concete floor for hours at a time). I actually have 2 brand new pairs that I need to list on ebay that I'm selling since I bought them and missed the deadline to return them. :( (I had bought 4 pairs and only intended to keep 2.) If anyone wants to buy them (they are BRAND NEW) they are size 7. I'd sell them for $10 each + shipping.

I have the Malindi in brown size 7
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247851527711/product-images/standard/malindi_10127_side_255.jpg

and the Olivia in gold size 7
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247851527711/product-images/standard/olivia_10335_side_713.jpg

Julie, I wish I had size 7 feet, what a great deal!

[newfiemountiewife]

I have pair of the regular ones that I use for mowing grass and gardening. They are quite comfy. I haven't worn them for long walks or anything, so I don't know what they'd be like for that.

My kids wear them EVERYWHERE, they even had the Mammoth ones for winter, and I never heard any farting noises LOL.

I agree with Nikki, don't buy the knock offs, they do tend to smell like cheap sponge or something. Crocs have so many styles, I'm sure you'll find a pair you love!

[AlliJ2008]

Ditto to what everyone else has said about the comfort...they are so comfy & I have never had an issue with smelly feet!

[maryinaz]

I've always hated Crocs because of the way they look, but these new styles look great! And to hear you can wear them with plantar faciitis made me sit up and take notice! I've been stuck in 2 pairs of sandals all summer because of that.

[Melissa Bennett]

I love my crocs!!!!!!!!! I was sad to see an article the other day that says it looks like the business is gonna go bust by September.

[junebug]

i kinda thought the clog style were sorta ugle so i never got any, lol. but these new styles are very cute! maybe i need a pair? Chloe has a pair of purple ones at grandmas, Aidan had a pair of sketchers lookalikes last summer and emma has a few pairs from walmart and they like them. i like the olivia in brown. wish i was a size 7, i'd buy yours julie, lol.

[Sharon Kay]

Birkenstocks! I LIVE in Birkenstocks!! LOVE them!

[Sharon Kay]

I've been curious though...the ones you buy at Disney World...are they Croc brand or are they another brand? ...does anyone have them?

[Julie Billingsley]

I've been curious though...the ones you buy at Disney World...are they Croc brand or are they another brand? ...does anyone have them?

Disneyworld has lots of displays of Crocs with those mickey heads cut into them. They are Croc brand.

[jorgies5]

Thanks for everyone's input! I think I am convinced to try a pair....hmmm, now to decide with one LOL!

Julie, if those shoes where one size smaller, I would totally take those off your hands.

[Jennilyn]

I want a pair of the Mammoth ones...maybe for Christmas. Hopefully they'll be available then! I LOVE my Crocs...I wear them as slippers and if I have to run out to do something in the yard, but I don't go shopping in them or anything. They may not be stylish, but they sure are comfy!

[newfiemountiewife]

I love my crocs!!!!!!!!! I was sad to see an article the other day that says it looks like the business is gonna go bust by September.

Are you serious? My kids will be heartbroken! It's all any of the kids wear around here!

[Jennilyn]

How can they go belly-up?? Looks like they've got tons of business!

[4noisyboys]

I'm not happy that you are all making me actually consider getting a pair!

[Jennilyn]

You won't regret it Debra, seriously.

[dabittymama]

I have 3 pairs of crocs and love all of them! My bright pink clogs are my work shoes what I LOVE about wearing crocs in the ED is that they aren't supposed to be able to harbor bacteria and with all the poo that I am around at work (sometimes literally) its nice to know. Plus they are easy to clean I have a brown pair of olivias that I wear with everything from jeans to dresses and another black pair of clogs that I wear for daily use in the garden and such.

My pink ones that I've had for 4 years, still fit great and give good support for an 8hour day on my feet. :thumbup:

[lltheo]

I love my crocs, too!

I wasn't a fan until they started coming out with the cutesy kind!! I bought a pair of black mary janes and I swear I get more compliments when I wear them.

Plus, I have a big foot (size 9) and they do not look like boats which is a HUGE PLUS in my book!!

Go get you some, girl!!

My vote is for the first pair...I'm gonna go search for those for myself right now! Eeeeek!

Thanks, girls! I don't need anymore enabling!

Leigh :)

[Lauren Reid]

i have these ones:

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/cleo_10043_side_073.jpg
http://www.crocs.com/crocs-cleo/10043,default,pd.html?cid=070&cgid=women-footwear

and where them NON stop, they are SOOOOOOOO comfortable!

♥♥♥♥♥

[meganmecrazy]

I LOVE MY CROCS!!! :) I have a few pair also and my kids wear them 90% of the time!

I have 2 of these mary janes (brown & black):
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/maryJanes_10029_side_001.jpg

and then this exact pair:
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/cyprus_10122_side_240.jpg

[Di-ahh]

I love my crocs!!!!!!!!! I was sad to see an article the other day that says it looks like the business is gonna go bust by September.

The CEO responded to that, he says they are not.

http://blog.crocs.com/2009/07/16/john-duerdenesponds/

I'm going to buy more just in case :p

[makabe]

I have this pair (Adara) and LOVE them. I could walk for hours in them!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/reddenbecker/adara_10119_side_067.jpg (http://www.crocs.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-crocs_us-Site/default/Search-Show?sz=1&start=0&q=Adara)

I also have the last pair you showed (Patricia) and don't like them AT ALL. That particular style runs REALLY narrow for some reason and it's just not comfy to have a tight plastic strap across the top of your foot, IMO.

[MissKim]

I love my Crocs flip flops!!!! I wear them all the time. I also have a couple pairs of Mary Janes I like but I love my flippers.

[Sharon Kay]

I LOVE MY CROCS!!! :) I have a few pair also and my kids wear them 90% of the time!

I have 2 of these mary janes (brown & black):
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/maryJanes_10029_side_001.jpg

and then this exact pair:
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/cyprus_10122_side_240.jpg

I had no idea they had all these different styles! heels no less?! she says shocked! lol Where do you all buy yours? You have me intrigued!

Cool that the Disney ones were crocs...I really didn't pay much attention to them because I didn't know they were that comfortable. I bought a knock-off and it made my feet sweat like crazy...so guess I needed the good stuff.

[digideb]

Sharon, I usually just buy mine on their website. www.crocs.com

[nikkiARNGwife]

Here's a pic of DS's Lightening McQueen ones..he wears them CONSTANTLY lol...

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/500/LIGHTENING_MCQUEEN_CROCS.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=87633&ppuser=1012)

Ella has a tiny pair of Pink Mickey Mouse ones..they are precious! :)

[jorgies5]

So I went ahead and bought my first pair. I found some here (http://www.shoebuy.com/crocs-celeste-canvas/247592/530619). They were already 14% off and then they had the 20% off coupon code, plus they had free shipping. So I saved $15. I think I am going to look for some flip-flops or sandals too. I noticed they had a lot on E-bay.

[digideb]

Oh, yeah. I forgot about Shoe Buy. lol I've bought one of my pairs from there.

[CA Dreamer]

Ok... this thread has convinced me that I NEED some!

One question before I order- how do they fit? Are they true to size or do they run a little big/small? Especially you ladies that have both flats and heel styles, do you see a difference in fit? I would most likely be getting the Patricia, Cyprus or Sassari, so somthing with a little heel(I am TOTALLY height challenged!!).

THANKS!!!

[EvaK]

I have the first pair you show. I have quite a few pairs of Crocs. The first pair you show in your post are not my favs. They tend to make my feet sweat quite a bit more than I would expect. I really like all of my Crocs. The only problem I have had was that I ordered a pair of flipflops (their basic style) in a different color than I already had and the size was COMPLETELY off. They had to be at least 1 size larger than what they were labeled. I plan on sending them to my Aunt since her feet are at least a size larger than mine.

[digideb]

Ok... this thread has convinced me that I NEED some!

One question before I order- how do they fit? Are they true to size or do they run a little big/small? Especially you ladies that have both flats and heel styles, do you see a difference in fit? I would most likely be getting the Patricia, Cyprus or Sassari, so somthing with a little heel(I am TOTALLY height challenged!!).

THANKS!!!
All mine have been true to size. I don't have ones with heels, but I've tried some on & they fit right too.

[Leila]

So I am the only person who hates Crocs? I think the non-clog styles are super cute and all, but that pesky textured footbed drives me up a wall!!!! Andrew has a pair of Crocs that his mom gave him for Christmas last year--I put them on one time to run and get the mail. OMG...I wanted to cut off my feet. LOL!

That said--I do love my fake crocs from payless. They're officially retired now though, I found real sandals that fit my massive feet.

[Jennilyn]

The textured bottom doesn't bother me at at all...I don't even feel it!

[digideb]

Nope, doesn't bother me, Leu! Sorry! hahaha

[rach3975]

i have these ones:

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1247896832881/product-images/standard/cleo_10043_side_073.jpg
http://www.crocs.com/crocs-cleo/10043,default,pd.html?cid=070&cgid=women-footwear

and where them NON stop, they are SOOOOOOOO comfortable!

♥♥♥♥♥

I have these too, and I adore them. I've stopped wearing my Tevas and my Birkenstocks in favor of them. After reading Melissa's post about Crocs potentially going out of business, I think I'm going to go order another pair or 2 (1 of the Cleos and 1 of the Patricias or Adaras) just in case.

[Julie Billingsley]

I've stopped wearing my Tevas and my Birkenstocks in favor of them.

Crocs are definitely more comfy than my Birkies. I love my Birkies too, but the "bounci-ness" of the Crocs feels so much better for walking.

[**Holly**]

I own a pair of the Mary-Jane's and I LOVE them. Now after reading this and I am so buying more! I need some for my Disney trip! I am loving some of these I have seen... may grab a pair of flip flops and another style...hmmm descisions!

[makabe]

Ok... this thread has convinced me that I NEED some!

One question before I order- how do they fit? Are they true to size or do they run a little big/small? Especially you ladies that have both flats and heel styles, do you see a difference in fit? I would most likely be getting the Patricia, Cyprus or Sassari, so somthing with a little heel(I am TOTALLY height challenged!!).

THANKS!!!

I have the Patricia ones and they run much smaller/narrower than my other pairs.

[Susan Bartolini]

Here is a link (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503672.html) to the article in which they discuss why they made need to go into Bankruptcy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503672.html).

I've never owned a pair so I have no idea.....my kids usually wear Keens (http://www.zappos.com/search/brand/427/filter/brandNameFacet/%22Keen+Kids%22/).

Susan

[switchwiz]

Oh no, I can't believe they could be going out of business, I haven't worn any other shoes in at least 2 years!!! I have a gazillion of them...my current favorites are these. Prepair (http://www.crocs.com/womens-footwear/women-footwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=21)..They're even cushier then the originals!!!! If they go out of business, I'm in deep trouble, cause I'm not sure I could walk on anything but crocs anymore!

[Brooke W]

Here is a link (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503672.html) to the article in which they discuss why they made need to go into Bankruptcy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503672.html).

I've never owned a pair so I have no idea.

Susan

I was going to mention the same thing, Susan,lol.

[nanienamou]

I sooo hope they are not going out of business! :(

We are a croc-wearing family. My sons have new clogs each year and that's about all they wear all summer long. DH has a pair of clogs that he wears for yard work. I have clogs, maryjanes and flipflops (Athena). I just ordered another pair of flip-flops, too. Love them! And after reading this thread, I might just grab Cleos!

[stacey99]

I live in their flip flops!!!! One pair in brown, one in navy, :)

[Amber1279]

I have 3 pair ... two of the mary jane style (one lavendar and one navy) and then a pair of pink flip flops. They are the ONLY flip flops I will wear.

My mom has a few of the Nascar ones, and Anthony had a Nascar pair but is new pair is SpongeBob

[Lauren Reid]

random...

i got an email discount code from shoebuy.com
"save up to 25% + free shipping"

might be worth checking out, this is the link that was in the email, not sure if it matters if you use it or if they're offering the same deal straight on the site.

http://www.shoebuy.com/?cm_mmc=silverpop-_-eml-july20-_-090720%20-%20Weekly-_-EML3SIZZLE09

i ordered the kids their crocs from them and had a good experience, they shipped really fast!

xo

[newfiemountiewife]

I'm panicking LOL. my kids have worn nothing else for at least 3 years. They LOVE them!

[sprauncey1]

Well after finally getting home, I put my crocs order in (just in case they do stop making them, because I love them!!!) and just wanted to let you all know I used a coupon (slx8797) off of this site (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/crocs.com) and it worked to get me 25% off plus my free shipping for the month of July. So....I bought.....http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248478451158/product-images/standard/cyprus_10122_side_060.jpg
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248478451158/product-images/standard/sassari_10047_angle_066.jpg
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248478451158/product-images/standard/cleo_10043_side_282.jpg
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248478451158/product-images/standard/cleo_10043_side_073.jpg

That was DH's payment for making me come home to nasty sink full of week old dishes!!!

[Sharon Kay]

Well after finally getting home, I put my crocs order in (just in case they do stop making them, because I love them!!!) and just wanted to let you all know I used a coupon (slx8797) off of this site (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/crocs.com) and it worked to get me 25% off plus my free shipping for the month of July. So....I bought.....Snip 8<...

That was DH's payment for making me come home to nasty sink full of week old dishes!!!

ROTFLMTEO I hope you told him that...course it might mean he never leaves a sink full of dirty dishes again...thus no excuse? lol

I was just going to ask if there are any LOCAL stores that carry them...because I am not really sure what size to buy...I ONLY wear Birkenstocks so really don't know how their sizing would compare.

[Sharon Kay]

Crocs are definitely more comfy than my Birkies. I love my Birkies too, but the "bounci-ness" of the Crocs feels so much better for walking.

Ok ok ok! Uncle! I'll try a pair. This coming from a girl that hasn't worn anything other than Birkies for YEARS!! But what about size? Not sure what size to order since all I have worn are Birkies.

Do local stores carry them?

[Jennilyn]

Local stores do carry them. We have a few stores in the city that carry them (Rite Fit & Globo Shoes). Usually athletic stores carry them. Not sure about small towns though...I might have to go into the city to get mine since I don't trust ordering the right size online. The ones I have right now say "W (6-7)" but on their site you can order size 6 OR 7, not a mix.

[Julie Billingsley]

Do local stores carry them?

http://www.crocs.com/Store-Locator/stores,default,pg.html

[rach3975]

I got my new ones yesterday, and it made me realize how much my well-loved pair of Cleos has stretched. The new ones felt even more supportive. The new Adaras were a lot wider than Cleos, so those are going back in favor of a 2nd pair of new Cleos and one of the Patricias.

We live outside Washington, DC, and there's a big outlet mall near here with a Crocs store. Unfortunately, it's too big a hassle to get there with the kids, so I ended up ordering online instead of making the trip. Other stores (Macy's and I think Footlocker) sell some styles. I'm finding that from one style to another the width sizing is different.

[kristine]

They have cute crocs? I've never seen those over here, only the original clumpy ones - which is why I haven't got any:) The kids live in theirs in the summer though, and they use them as indoors shoes at school and nursery in the winter.

[Sharon Kay]

I would never have thought to look at a sportings good store! It says Dicks Sporting Goods carry them...and I have a $35 GC for them! I will definitely go check them out this week! Thanks gals! I'll let you know what I get.

[Sharon Kay]

alright alright!!! I gave in...especially when I went to Dick's Sporting Goods today and saw that all their Crocs are 50% off!!

I bought this for Stacy's daughter:

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248911204714/product-images/standard/kidsCayman_10006_side_685.jpg

...and bought myself these:

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248910359920/product-images/standard/beach_10002_side_410.jpg

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248911204714/product-images/standard/capriSuede_10448_side_060.jpg

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aadb_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-crocs_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_Images/default/v1248911204714/product-images/standard/malindi_10127_side_001.jpg

...and the cool thing was my 20yo ds had a $35 GC he was given a few years ago for Dick's Sporting Goods and gave it to me since he wasn't going to use it!

Well I hope I like them! My sister says I will...and even if I don't...she does and she'll wear them for me. Hmmm a little sister saying that...did I fall for that old line? ;)

[pewtertm]

Woot woot!!! Those are TOO cute, and Rachel will be thrilled! She's been bugging me for new shoes every time the Payless commercial comes on!
(((hugs))) and big thanks to her Aunt Sharon!

[Sharon Kay]

Woot woot!!! Those are TOO cute, and Rachel will be thrilled! She's been bugging me for new shoes every time the Payless commercial comes on!
(((hugs))) and big thanks to her Aunt Sharon!

Of course Aunt Sharon had to get the princess PINK Crocs! YW